Silver-plated emu egg cups by Evan Jones, Sydney, c.1880
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A pair of silver-plated and emu egg cups by Evan Jones, incorporating the head of Ricketty Dick, Sydney. Australian circa 1880. Provenance: Acquired by the vendors in the UK at auction Andrew Smith and Sons, Hampshire. circa 202. Reference: Nineteenth Century Australian Silver, J.B. Hawkins Vol 1 Page 159 plate 126 for a candlestick of related design, 16.5 cm high 9.5 cm diameter at rims
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